Close Up (Oct 1920 - Aug 1923)

.5 NIGHT LIFE IN L. A. (By “The Rounder”) CALIFORNIA — “Broadway Gold” with Elaine Hammerstein. This is one of Selznick’s pictures just before he ran short of cash. And the sets are specimens of the near disaster. Parts of the story are rather amusing, but it is truly an ordinary program picture. Miss Hammerstein is nothing to rave about. MISSION — Now we have Douglas Fairbanks in “Robin Hood” in Los Angeles. And it’s at popular prices, too! Now’s your chance to see the greatest of film productions. ORPHEUM — Julian Eltinge is keeping Mr. Perry busy this week. And with the hot weather coming on again, Signor Perry is having a hot time dishing out the seat pasteboards. Darn good show this week, too. KINEMA — Charles Ray again! And this time it’s one of his real good comedy-dramas, “Alias Julius Ceasar." Awfully funny in spots, and really it’s the kind of stuff that Ray should do. Of course, “The Girl I Loved” was a great picture, but when Ray does comedy, he does it well. And this is good. MAJESTIC — And still we have “The Bad Man.” Better hurry. Ivan Miller is coming in “The Man of Action.” LOEW’S STATE — They’ve changed the opening date, and improving the programs week by week. Now we have “Penrod and Sam,” that marvelous “kid” picture which we reviewed some time ago. See this by all means. MOROSCO — Ah, “Dulcy” by Marc' Connelly and Geo. S. Kaufman. This is a real knockout when it comes to clean, wholesome lines of humor. Ada Gleason is grand in the leading role. Harland Tucker is very good also. It is a splendid comedy. MILLER’S — Harold Lloyd is still doing his “Safety Last” stunt and receiving screams of laughter. “The Spoilers.” Goldwyn’s new version, will appear here shortly. METROPOLITAN — “Children of Jazz” with Theodore Kosloff, Eileen Percy, Icardo Cortez and Robert Cain. Well, this is a sort of dazzling mess — nothing else but. Oh, we can say a lot for Ricardo Cortez, but why not give him better parts? Eileen Percy acted once in a while. Theodore Kosloff forgot that he was being paid good morey for acting. He certainly gave them bum acting in ex change. The rest of the bill was a crowded bunch of music. You might like it. HILLSTREET — Harriet Roctor is the headliner over here this week. Nothing extra, but still you get a fine show for the money, and there’s always a couple of good pictures to see. Ask the man who goes every week. EGYPTIAN — We are still covering “The Covered Wagon.” The line at the ticket window is evidence enough that James Cruze directed one of the biggest hits of the year — and for some years to come. What did little Johnny Fox. Jr. use for “Star plug” in one of the scenes? GRAUMAN’S — Norma Talmadge in “She Loves and Lies” is a re-issue, but just the same it is a fine picture. Conway Tearle had the role of the hero. These two artists will make any picture good. RIALTO — “Divorce” is causing both men and women to talk this action over. Jane Novak and John Bowers give a splendid performance, and sew the tangled threads of disagreement together and prove that it can be done. Chester Bennett did the directing. It is good. ALHAMBRA — Harry Beaumont’s masterpiece, “Main Street,” from Sinclair Lewis’ great novel of the same name. Warner Bros, have supplied the fine cast headed by Marie Prevost and Monte Blue. This was reviewed in a past issue. PANTAGES — Tom Mix starred in “Catch My Smoke,” a sort of passed Douglas Fairbanks idea, but Lillian Rich took the honors by acting away from him. The vaudeville was very pleasing. TALLY’S — “The Spider and the Rose,” with a great cast including Alice Lake, Gaston Glass, Robert McKim, Louise Fazenda, Richard Berry and Noah Berry. This was reviewed in a past issue. EGAN’S — “Getting Gertie’s Garter” is another one of Avery Hopwood’s risque plays, which is very amusing. Almost smutty in spots, but that’s part of life at that, so what’s the use? Better go see it, anyway. CLUNE’S — “Master of Men,” a Vitagraph special starring Cullen Landis, who is supported by Wanda Hawley, Earle Williams and Alice Calhoun. Another one of the faked sea stories full of staged thrills. GARRICK — Now the dimeatorium of the Broadway shows. For a couple of nickels you can really enjoy a few hours of pictures. SYMPHONY — Once in a while they have a good picture here. Be sure and look at the billboards before cashing in at the box office. PHILHARMONIC — One of the greatest actresses has arrived in “Juliet.” Jane Cowl is her name — she needs no more recommendation. Just try and get seats! MASON — Another good gang of real stage actors are found in “The Changelings.” Some of the names on the program are Henry Miller, Ruth Chatterton, Blanche Bates John Miltern and Laura Hope Crews. Do your stuff at the box office. PALAIS ROYAL — Norman Marsh has been pleasing and we’re going to like this second story trotting pal HOLLYWOOD BRANCH Of Heilman Bank OPENED MONDAY JULY 2, 1923 Temporary Location, 6621 Hollywood Blvd. Permanent Home, Hollywood Blvd and Cherokee